LENOVO IDEAPAD FLEX 3 CHROMEBOOK 11M836 (01) PDF Document

The front of your LENOVO IDEAPAD FLEX 3 CHROMEBOOK 11M836 includes the following components:

The base of your LENOVO IDEAPAD FLEX 3 CHROMEBOOK 11M836 includes the following components:

The left side of your LENOVO IDEAPAD FLEX 3 CHROMEBOOK 11M836 includes the following:

The right side of your LENOVO IDEAPAD FLEX 3 CHROMEBOOK 11M836 includes the following:

Maximum altitude

3048 m (10 000 ft) (without pressurization)

Temperature

• Operating: 5 °C – 35 °C (41 °F – 95 °F)

• Storage: 5 °C – 43 °C (41 °F – 109 °F)

Note: When charging the battery pack, the environment temperature must be no lower than 10 °C (50 °F).

Relative humidity

• Operating: 8% – 95% at wet-bulb temperature 23 °C (73 °F)

• Storage: 5% – 95% at wet-bulb temperature 27 °C (81 °F)

The USB-C connector on your Chromebook works as the power connector. Follow these steps to charge the built-in battery and provide power to the Chromebook.

CAUTION: All plugs must be firmly and securely inserted into receptacles.

1. Connect the power cord to the ac power adapter.

2. Plug the power adapter into the USB-C connector of the Chromebook.

3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

The AC power status indicator is located next to the USB-C connector. The table below shows the indicator behaviors and the corresponding power and battery status.

To connect your Chromebook to a Wi-Fi network:

1. Click your account picture.

2. Click the network icon and turn on the wireless feature.

3. Select an available network to connect. Provide required information if needed.

Your LENOVO IDEAPAD FLEX 3 CHROMEBOOK 11M836 display can be rotated up to 360 degrees, featuring four YOGA modes for you to switch among according to your preference:

• Notebook mode: Traditional laptop orientation for typing and using the touchpad.

• Stand mode: Place the keyboard face down and use the screen for viewing content.

• Tent mode: Stand the device up like a tent for use in tight spaces.

• Tablet mode: Fold the screen back 360 degrees to use the device like a tablet.

Attention:

• Do not rotate the computer display with too much force, or apply too much force to the upper-right or upper-left corner of the computer display. Otherwise, the computer display or hinges might get damaged.

• The keyboard and the pointing devices are automatically disabled in stand mode, tent mode, and tablet mode. Use the touch screen to control your computer instead.

When you open the computer screen, the Chromebook automatically starts. If it doesn’t, press the power button. You can also use the power button to put your Chromebook to sleep or wake your Chromebook.

For the LENOVO IDEAPAD FLEX 3 CHROMEBOOK 11M836, the power button is on the right side of the computer.

You can connect your Chromebook to a Bluetooth keyboard, mouse, speakers, or other Bluetooth devices. The devices must be within a short distance, usually 10 meters (33 feet), from the Chromebook.

1. Click your account picture, and then click the Bluetooth icon.

2. Turn on Bluetooth.

3. Select the device you want to pair and follow the on-screen instructions.

The default power plan for ENERGY STAR® compliant computers when plugged in is:

• Turn off the display: After 7 minutes

• Put Chromebook into sleep: After 30 minutes

To change the power plan settings:

1. Click your account picture, and then click the settings icon.

2. Click Settings → Device → Power.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings as you desire.

To wake your Chromebook from sleep mode, press the power button or any key on the keyboard.

You can navigate the screen using various touch gestures. Note that some gestures might not be available depending on the app you use.

• Tap: Open an app or perform an action on an open app, such as Copy, Save, and Delete, depending on the app.

• Tap and hold: Open a shortcut menu.

• Slide: Scroll through items, such as lists, pages, and photos.

• Drag an item to the location you want: Move an object.

• Move two fingers closer together: Zoom out.

• Move two fingers farther apart: Zoom in.

• Swipe up from the bottom: Show or hide the app shelf.

• Tap with two fingers: Open a shortcut menu.

• Turn off the computer before cleaning the multi-touch screen.

• Use a dry, soft, and lint-free cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton to remove fingerprints or dust from the multi-touch screen. Do not apply solvents to the cloth.

• The multi-touch screen is a glass panel covered with a plastic film. Do not apply pressure or place any metallic object on the screen, which might damage the touch panel or cause it to malfunction.

• Do not use fingernails, gloved fingers, or inanimate objects for input on the screen.

• Regularly calibrate the accuracy of the finger input to avoid a discrepancy.

Your Chromebook keyboard works like a conventional keyboard but with a few special keys and key combinations.

* for selected models

You can use the touchpad to perform various touch gestures. Ensure that you position your fingers slightly apart when using two or more fingers.

• Tap: Tap anywhere on the touchpad with one finger to select or open an item.

• Two-finger tap: Tap anywhere on the touchpad with two fingers to display a shortcut menu.

• Two-finger scroll: Put two fingers on the touchpad and move them in the vertical or horizontal direction to scroll through a document, Website, or apps.

• Swipe three fingers up or down: Put three fingers on the touchpad and move them up or down to see all your open windows.

The built-in camera can be used for video calling or conferencing. The indicator next to the camera turns on when it is activated.

To take photos with the camera:

1. Click the Launcher button, and then click All apps.

2. Click Camera.

3. Click the camera icon.

You can connect headphones or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch), 4-pole plug to the audio connector to listen to sound.

To play a saved audio or video:

1. Click the Launch button, and then select Files.

2. Double-click a file to open it in the media player.

To adjust the volume, click the account picture, and then adjust the volume as you prefer.

You can use the Chromebook’s USB-C connectors to connect a projector or an external display.

1. Use a USB-C to USB-C cable (not supplied) to connect your Chromebook to an external display.

Note: If the external display does not support input through a USB-C connector, you may need to purchase and use adapters.

2. Connect the external display to an electrical outlet.

3. Turn on the external display.

To change display settings:

1. Click your account picture, and then click Settings.

2. In the Device section, click Displays.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the display settings as you desire.

There are three types of user accounts you may use to log into the Chromebook.

When starting your Chromebook for the first time, you need to set it up and sign in with your Google Account. The user of the first Google Account signed in becomes the device’s owner, who has permissions to enable/disable Guest login and restrict other accounts.

1. Start your Chromebook.

2. Select your local language and keyboard when prompted.

3. Set up a connection to your wireless router (or a wireless LAN) that has Internet access. Note: This step cannot be skipped.

4. Sign in with your Google Account. If you do not have a Google Account, select Create a Google Account and follow the on-screen instructions to create one.

You’re now your Chromebook’s owner.

As the device owner, you can share your Chromebook with other people. They can use their own Google Accounts to sign in.

1. Start the Chromebook.

2. On the login screen, click Add person.

3. Type the Google Account user name and password to sign in.

Note: An Internet connection is required for the first sign-in. If the user cannot sign in, their account may be restricted by you, the owner.

You can share your Chromebook with people who do not have a Google Account by letting them browse as a guest. Note that some operations, like installing apps, are disabled for guest users.

1. Start the Chromebook.

2. On the login screen, click Browse as Guest.

Note: If you cannot sign in as a guest, the feature may be disabled by the Chromebook owner.

You can create a supervised account for your child, giving you the ability to review and control their Internet use.

1. Start the Chromebook.

2. On the login screen, click the … icon and then click Add supervised user.

Note: You can only create a supervised account when your Chromebook is connected to the Internet.

3. Select the manager of the supervised user (your account) and provide your password.

4. Create the name and password for the supervised user.

As the Chromebook owner, you can set permissions to only allow people with certain accounts to sign in.

1. Start the Chromebook.

2. Sign in with the owner’s Google Account.

3. Click the status area in the lower-right corner and then click Settings.

4. Under People, click Manage other people.

5. Check Restrict sign-in to the following users and add the Google Accounts that you want to give permission.

As the Chromebook’s owner, you can disable guest login for security concerns.

1. Start the Chromebook by lifting up the LCD cover.

2. Click the status area in the lower-right corner and then click Settings.

3. Under People, click Manage other people.

4. Clear Enable Guest browsing.

Lock your Chromebook

If you need to leave your Chromebook temporarily, lock it so others cannot tamper with your settings or files.

1. Click the status tray.

2. Click the lock icon.

Note: As a shortcut, you can also press and hold the lock key on your keyboard to lock your Chromebook.

Shut down your Chromebook

When you finish working with your Chromebook, shut it down to save power.

1. Click the status tray.

2. Click the shut down button.

If you need to transfer ownership or experience problems with the operating system, you might need to reset your Chromebook. Important: After resetting, user data for all accounts stored locally will be deleted. Back up important data to Google Drive or external storage devices before resetting.

1. Click the status tray in the lower-right corner.

2. Click the settings icon and then click Advanced.

3. Under Reset, click Powerwash and then click RESTART.

Your Chromebook has a Files app for you to manage files and folders on your local storage device, a connected external storage device, or Google Drive. The Files app can be started from the App Launcher.

Create folders using the Files app

1. Start the Files app from the App Launcher.

2. On the left pane, select a storage space where you want to save files.

3. Click the settings icon in the upper right corner, and then click New folder.

Delete unused files

1. Start the Files app from the App Launcher.

2. On the left pane, select the storage space and navigate to the folder where unused files are stored.

3. Select unused files and then click the delete button in the lower right corner.

Check the amount of available storage

1. Start the Files app from the App Launcher.

2. On the left pane, select a storage space.

3. Click the settings icon in the upper right corner. The amount of available storage is displayed.

You can insert a microSD card into the microSD card slot to expand the Chromebook’s local storage capacity.

Insert a microSD card

1. Locate the card slot.

2. Ensure the metal contacts of the microSD card are facing downwards when inserting it into the slot.

3. Insert the card firmly into the card slot.

Remove a microSD card

1. Ensure that the computer has finished writing data to the microSD card.

2. On the left pane of the File app, click the eject button (next to SD Card).

3. Press the card and remove it from your computer. Store the card safely for future use.

Change display language

1. Sign in to your Chromebook with your Google Account.

2. Click the status tray in the lower-right corner and then click the settings icon.

3. Click Advanced.

4. Under Languages and input click the button next to the language you want to use; select Display Chrome OS in this language.

Note: If the language you want to use isn’t shown in the list, click Add languages. You need to sign out and then sign in for the changes to take effect.

Add an input method

1. Sign in to your Chromebook with your Google Account.

2. Click the status tray in the lower-right corner, and then click the settings icon.

3. Click Advanced.

4. Under Languages and input, select Input method → Manage input methods.

5. Select the check box preceding the input method you want to add.

Switch among input methods

1. Click the status tray in the lower-right corner, and then click the name of the current input method to see the list of available methods.

2. Click the name of your desired input method.

Notes: As a shortcut, use key combinations: Alt + Shift to switch among available input methods, or Ctrl + Space to switch to your previous input method.

You can add features by downloading apps from the Web Store or the Play Store. Note: You cannot download and install apps if you’re signing in as Guest.

Add apps or extensions from the Chrome Web Store

1. Click the App Launcher in the lower left corner, and then click Web Store.

2. Within the store, find your app or extension by typing keywords or searching by category.

3. Click the add icon and then click Add.

Install Android apps from the Google Play™ Store

1. Start Play Store from the App Launcher.

2. Select the app that you want to install and then select Install.

Pin apps to shelf

Apps pinned to the shelf are accessible from the lower-left corner of the Chrome desktop.

1. Locate the app icon in the App Launcher.

2. Press and hold the app icon, then select Pin to shelf on the context menu.

To unpin an app, press and hold the app icon on the shelf, then select Unpin from the context menu.

Pin Web pages to shelf

If you visit a web page frequently, you can pin it to the shelf for easy access.

1. Start the Chrome browser and go to your favorite Web page.

2. With the Web page open, select the exclamation mark to the right of the address bar.

3. Select More tools → Add to shelf → Add.

Note: You may choose to select the Open as window check box here. If selected, the Web page will start in a dedicated window.

Good ergonomic practice is important to get the most from your computer and to avoid discomfort.

• General posture: Make minor modifications in your working posture to deter the onset of discomfort. Frequent, short breaks also help.

• Display: Position the display to maintain a comfortable viewing distance of 510 mm to 760 mm (20 inches to 30 inches). Avoid glare or reflections. Keep the screen clean and set the brightness to a comfortable level.

• Head position: Keep your head and neck in a comfortable and neutral (vertical or upright) position.

• Chair: Use a chair that gives you good back support and seat height adjustment. Adjust it to best suit your desired posture.

• Arm and hand position: Use chair arm rests or your working surface to provide weight support for your arms. Keep your forearms, wrists, and hands in a relaxed and neutral (horizontal) position. Type with a soft touch.

• Leg position: Keep your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest.

• Keep your computer away from magnets, activated cellular phones, electrical appliances, or speakers (more than 13 cm or 5 inches).

• Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperatures (below 5 °C/41 °F or above 35 °C/95 °F).

• Avoid placing any objects (including paper) between the display and the keyboard or the palm rest.

• Do not turn your computer over when the ac power adapter is plugged in, otherwise, it could break the adapter plug.

• Before moving your computer, be sure to remove any media, turn off attached devices, and disconnect cords and cables.

• When picking up your open notebook computer, hold it by the bottom. Do not pick up or hold it by the display.

• Avoid directly exposing your computer and peripherals to the air from an appliance that can produce negative ions. Wherever possible, ground your computer to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge.

It is a good practice to clean your computer periodically to protect the surfaces and ensure trouble-free operation.

Cleaning the computer cover

Wipe it with a lint-free cloth dampened in mild soap and water. Avoid applying liquids directly to the cover.

Cleaning the keyboard

Wipe the keys one by one with a lint-free cloth dampened in mild soap and water. Avoid spraying cleaner directly onto the keyboard. To remove crumbs or dust from beneath the keys, you can use a camera blower with a brush or use cool air from a hair dryer.

Cleaning the computer screen

Use a dry, soft lint-free cloth to wipe the screen gently. If a stain remains, moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water or eyeglass cleaner, but do not apply liquids directly to your computer screen. Ensure that the computer screen is dry before closing it.